Home care in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria
Care at home in Dalton-in-Furness from a carer you choose, whether that is hourly visits, overnight help or a carer who lives in.
About Dalton-in-Furness
Dalton-in-Furness is a town in Cumbria, in the LA15 postcode district. The 2021 Census counted about 7,550 residents in the Dalton-in-Furness built-up area. The nearest NHS hospital to Dalton-in-Furness is Furness General Hospital, about 2 miles away. Needs assessments in Dalton-in-Furness are carried out by Westmorland and Furness Council.
LCH Care is an introductory agency with no local office: we match families in Dalton-in-Furness with checked, self-employed carers, and you speak to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care at home in Dalton-in-Furness
- Live-in care in Dalton-in-Furness: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Hourly care in Dalton-in-Furness: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Overnight care in Dalton-in-Furness: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Dalton-in-Furness: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Dalton-in-Furness: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Dalton-in-Furness: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Dalton-in-Furness: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Arranging care in Dalton-in-Furness
If you live in Dalton-in-Furness, ask Westmorland and Furness Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
For funding rules, NHS hospitals and other towns around Dalton-in-Furness, see home care in Cumbria.
Nearby towns and districts
- Askam in Furness
- Roose
- Barrow-in-Furness
- Ulverston
- Millom
Questions
Do you arrange carers in Dalton-in-Furness?
Yes. Families in Dalton-in-Furness can be matched with checked, self-employed carers. Whether a carer is free depends on who is available near Dalton-in-Furness, and we will be honest about it.
How much does home care cost in Dalton-in-Furness?
Hourly care in Dalton-in-Furness costs £25 an hour (2 hours minimum a visit) and live-in care costs £1,100 a week, confirmed in a written quote before care starts.
Can care start when someone comes home from Furness General Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near Dalton-in-Furness. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who could start in Dalton-in-Furness.
Who do I ask for a needs assessment in Dalton-in-Furness?
If you live in Dalton-in-Furness, ask Westmorland and Furness Council for a free needs assessment (apply on GOV.UK).
Care at home in Dalton-in-Furness
Tell us what is needed in Dalton-in-Furness, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.